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Old 18-03-2012, 09:59 AM
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With a unrecognized 2yr part-time degree via distance learning.. and your current salary at 3.5k.. You expect the civil service to increase your salary by a 1k pay jump to join at 4.5k??!!! You must be insane!! You'll be lucky if they are even willing to take you in and match your last drawn salary at 3.5k... The civil service is spoilt for choice to choose from higher caliber experience candidates from prestigious universities and the other local universities...
This is true. Your only plus point is your experience - I presume you worked as an accountant. You should sell that if you really want the job. But other posters are right in that you have to be realistic abt your expectations, ESP long term expectations. At least until you have proven yourself.
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